Light Hummus without Tahini (great flavor, less calories)

Do you want a more diet-friendly option for the classic hummus recipe? Try this light hummus without tahini – great flavor, less calories! It is ideal for those who are on a diet or want a lighter alternative. Enjoy it with vegetable sticks.

I love hummus for its delicious taste and creamy texture. This recipe is a light version with less oil, of the classic hummus, being suitable for those who want to reduce their fat intake.

Instead of the usual amounts of tahini, I opted for just a teaspoon of sesame oil, to maintain the rich flavors of the authentic hummus recipe.

If you are looking for other hummus recipes, I recommend that you first try the basic recipe – Simple hummus – or my guide on how to make hummus from scratch and then you can experiment with creative variations such as Hummus with pumpkin, Hummus with avocado, Hummus with arugula, Hummus with basil pesto or Hummus with roasted pepper.

Tips for making a diet-friendly hummus without tahini

Here are some tips to make a lighter and more dietary hummus recipe:

• Reduce the amount of oil: Instead of using the usual amount of olive oil or sesame oil, you can reduce it or eliminate it completely. Thus, you will reduce the intake of fats from the humus.
• Replace tahini with other ingredients: Tahini is rich in healthy fats, but it also contains considerable calories. Replace it with other lighter ingredients, such as Greek yogurt, for a lower-fat version. For the sesame flavor, you can add just a teaspoon or even less of sesame oil.
• Add water or lemon juice for consistency: If you reduce the oil, you can compensate by adding water or lemon juice to obtain a creamy consistency.
• Add more herbs and spices: To add more flavor and flavor to hummus, you can add fresh herbs, such as coriander, parsley or basil, or spices, such as paprika, turmeric or cumin.

By following these tips, you will get a lighter and more dietary hummus, without compromising its taste and creamy texture.

Light Hummus without Tahini

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Do you want a more diet-friendly option for the classic hummus recipe? Try this light hummus without tahini – great flavor, less calories! It is ideal for those who are on a diet or want a lighter alternative. Enjoy it with vegetable sticks.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings 4

Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cans chickpeas rinsed and drained
• ½ lemon juice
• water as needed to reach the desired consistency
• 3 cubes ice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ tsp ground cumin
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients in the food processor and mix well until smooth.
• Sprinkle some seeds on top and garnish as you please.

Notes

Best served with warm pita bread cut into wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 5mg

Keyword chickpeas, hummus, lemon

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